Shillong, Feb 24: A contingent of 17 Meghalaya karatekas, led by Donboklang Lyngdoh and Pynhunlang Kharbuli, will participate in the 5th KIO (Karate India Organisation) Senior and U-21 National Karate Championship 2026 from Thursday.
The team from the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA) will reach New Delhi tomorrow for the 26th February to 1st March championship.
AMKA wished the karatekas the very best for the tournament in a release today.
Meghalaya karatekas:
Gideon Tympuin – Male Kata, Male Kumite -60kg & Men Team Kumite
Shanderson Nongrem – Male Kumite -55kg & Men Team Kumite
Bhawanchwadame L Mawphlang – Male Kumite +84kg & Men Team Kumite
Rebeka Nongspung – Female Kata, Female Kumite -50kg & Women Team Kumite
Daphilahun M Wahlang – Female Kumite -50kg
Carene Sohiong – Female Kumite -55kg & Women Team Kumite
Carenia Rapthap – Female Kumite -61kg & Women Team Kumite
Josanky Rympei – Male Kumite -55kg
Paul Danny Kharmudai – Male Kata, Male Kumite -60kg & Men Team Kumite
Gary Daniel L Mawlong – Male Kumite -67kg & Men Team Kumite
Ialamphang Kharkongor – Male Kumite -75kg & Men Team Kumite
Lamerphylla Damesha Kharsati – Female Kata & Women Team Kata
Larisha Kurbah – Female Kumite -55kg & Women Team Kumite
Barisha Kharbani – Female Kumite -61kg & Women Team Kumite
Damebanmerbha S Blah – Men Team Kumite
Ester Mary Lyngdoh – Women Team Kata
Elisheba Khongwar – Women Team Kata
(All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association photo)